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    The start of your career can be difficult to navigate. Wondering what path you should take. Not knowing where to begin. But it's also exciting. Heading out on your own. Finding your passion.

    At Taylor Wessing we don't fear the future. We embrace it. And help shape it. If you want to learn from inspiring minds. To work with clients who are changing the game. To unleash your limitless potential.

    We're the firm for you.

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    Read how to apply for our Vacation Schemes, the only route to a training contract with us.

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    Defining the future of law

    Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world’s most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together, we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results.

    We act for the world's biggest brands, most innovative start-ups and unicorns, and wealthiest families. International in our reach, we have over 2,000 employees in 17 jurisdictions across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Working at the forefront of new areas of law, we help our clients by introducing them to new people, new markets, and fresh perspectives to help them flourish.

    To do this we need people who never settle for average. Who aren't afraid of the unknown. Who are adaptable, and driven to find answers. 

    Who are always collaborating, learning, improving. People who want to unleash their limitless potential.

    Think you've got what it takes?

    Key sectors

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    Life sciences & healthcare

    Our Life Sciences & Healthcare team guides clients through the many different, interlinking legal and commercial challenges that they face in these dynamic and highly regulated industries.

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    Private wealth

    Our international Private Wealth group has been recognised as a market leader for many years. We are one of the few international law firms able to provide a fully integrated legal service that addresses clients' business, investment and personal interests.

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    Real estate, infrastructure & energy

    Through creating our unique Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy sector group, we are consolidating our broad cross-border strength and significant industry expertise in a single centre of excellence. We bring a one-team mindset and approach where it is needed for this cross-sector focus.

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    Technology, media & communications

    We are one of the most connected law firms ingrained in the technology, media and communications sectors. From seed stage to IPO, and from start-up to unicorn, we're one of the few firms who can support companies throughout their life cycle.

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    Other expertise

    As a full-service international law firm we offer a wide range of services and sector expertise.

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    What we look for

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    Great minds

    Academic ability is important, and we look for a minimum of AAB at A Level (or equivalent), and at least a 2.1 in any degree discipline. We appreciate due to personal circumstances you may not meet the AAB requirement – if this is the case for you, please reach out to our team. 

    Commercial instincts

    Before you can advise clients, you need to understand how they operate. You'll need to have good commercial instincts and be able to demonstrate you understand how businesses work.

    Collaborators

    From teaching junior colleagues to advising clients, collaboration will be essential to your role. You'll need to be able to explain complicated issues clearly, engage with stakeholders effectively and manage your workload efficiently. 

    Adaptability

    We advise clients who are shaping the future. You'll be working in sectors where the law frequently changes, and you'll need to be able to adapt quickly to new situations and feel comfortable with the unknown.

    Determination

    You’ll work with exciting clients in incredible sectors - but it’s going to be hard work. You'll need to be focused, committed and have the drive necessary to solve often complex and challenging legal issues.

    School leavers

    Limitless

    Discover 'Limitless', our exclusive Year 12 initiative designed to help students from low socio-economic backgrounds and/or Black heritage to kickstart their career as a solicitor. Learn about the world of law in monthly upskilling sessions and experience what it's like to work at Taylor Wessing in our two-day work shadowing opportunity.

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    Solicitor apprenticeship programme

    We don’t believe there's a set path in law - university isn't for everyone, and we appreciate that. Our six-year Solicitor apprenticeship programme offers school leavers with an interest in law an alternative route to qualifying as a solicitor.

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    Undergraduates and graduates

    Taster Week

    As part of our Taster Weeks, taking place in October and November 2024, we invite you to a series of Open Days designed to provide you with valuable insights into our firm. During these events, you will have the opportunity to connect with our senior lawyers and trainee solicitors, who will share their experiences and expertise.

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    Webinar Week

    During our Webinar Week, we will host a series of online events to illuminate the various sectors we specialise in and provide guidance from our Early Talent team. 

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    First Year Insight Scheme

     In April 2025 we'll be hosting our two-day First Year Insight Scheme where you can learn more about the firm and network with lawyers.

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    Spring Vacation Scheme
    Our one-week Spring Vacation Scheme takes place in April and is designed to provide a comprehensive experience of life at Taylor Wessing. Over the course of a week, you'll be immersed in one of our practice areas, under the supervision of our approachable associates and partners, engaging with real cases and client work. The scheme offers more than just legal exposure. Participants will also take part in pro bono initiatives and networking events that showcase the different opportunities at the firm. 

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    Summer Vacation Scheme

    Our two-week, award-winning scheme will immerse you in life at Taylor Wessing. Spending two weeks in two different practice areas, you'll gain first-hand experience under the supervision of our approachable associates and partners. On top of the law, you'll experience other elements of life at Taylor Wessing including pro bono and networking opportunities. Completing a Vacation Scheme with us is the only way to be considered for a training contract.

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    Our online work experience - Inspiring

    Join our bespoke online work experience scheme, which will enable you to experience life as a trainee. Test your resilience through four different seats undertaking tailored tasks, along with appraisals to see how you have performed.

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    Our application process

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    I initially joined Taylor Wessing as a paralegal and got to experience the firm's unwavering commitment to excellence and its inclusive, supportive culture first-hand.

    My time as a paralegal left an indelible impression on me and solidified my desire to pursue a career as a lawyer at the firm.

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    My first seat was in the Private Client team and I absolutely loved it.

    I received a lot of hands-on experience with trust structures, often involving complicated international elements, along with other tricky advisory pieces considering tax and other areas. The team undertakes an incredibly broad range of work, meaning that every day brings its own unique challenges and keeps you on your toes!

    Freddie Kenyon

    Freddie Kenyon

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    I joined Taylor Wessing's Patents and Innovation group as a senior associate in 2020.

    As a patent litigator I was particularly attracted to the prestigious clients Taylor Wessing represents in many high-profile cases and its top-tier reputation. 

    Thomas Foster

    Tom Foster

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    What I found particularly attractive about Taylor Wessing was the volume of work it conducts with start-ups.

    This involves working on cutting-edge matters and collaboration with exceptional individuals in the tech and life sciences industries, which have provided me with a steady stream of challenging yet fascinating work.

    Margarita Taliadoros

    Margarita Taliadoros

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    From helping negotiate documents for a huge construction project in Central London to advising a start-up fintech firm on UK regulation, my time at Taylor Wessing has exceeded all my expectations.

    I have been able to develop my skills as a solicitor in a supportive environment whilst being offered plenty of client contact and responsibility.

    Tom Connock

    Tom Connock

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    Trainees are given real responsibilities, and sometimes you might be the only trainee on a project or matter.

    This can mean a steep learning curve, but it allows you to grow and learn very quickly.

    Anna-Mariya Angelinova

    Anna-Mariya Angelinova

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    I was attracted to Taylor Wessing due to its Disputes and Investigations team and joined the firm two years after I qualified. 

    The work we do is really varied, and in a single day I could be advising an individual, a start-up founder and in-house counsel across different sectors. Cases are often reported in the press, which makes you realise the impact the work you do has in the real world (which is easy to overlook when you're working at your desk!).

    Jennifer Gregor

    Jennifer Gregor

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